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Outreach Specialist - (SSVF - LA)

Adult Services | Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

Job Description

About Us:

Volunteers of America of Greater Los Angeles is a large, national not-for-profit organization founded in 1896. We provide a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org

The SSVF Outreach specialist provides key linkages to veteran households who require services. The following duties may be handled in conjunction with Veteran's Administration staff, when applicable.

Reach out to low-income veteran households throughout Los Angeles County

Monitor and documents outreach progress and process

Provide SSVF information and referrals to community based organizations

Screen and evaluate veteran households for eligibility of SSVF services

Develop emergency support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency and family stabilization

Conduct crisis intervention as necessary

Manage veteran household caseload as required

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Knowledgeable of veteran resources available at the local, state, and national level

Technology Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite/products and internet

Data entry and spreadsheet management

Skills and Abilities:

Able to lift up to 25 pounds

Valid California driver’s license and insured automobile

Able to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written correspondence

Preferred Qualifications:

1 - 3 years experience working with veterans, people in recovery and/or homeless individuals

Experience engaging the community and discussing program with community partners is a plus

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Experience conducting street outreach highly preferred

Experience with HMIS a plus

US Armed Forces Veteran preferred

Database experience (HMIS) preferred

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.